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New Highs vs New Lows; XLC Goes Beast Mode; Risk is On; Dissecting Gold; A Cyber Setup

This week, new highs are consistently outpacing new lows. The Communication Services sector is leading the pack, gold is surging, and there's a cybersecurity stock setting up for a big move. Read all about the stock market's price action here....   READ MORE 

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The Market's Tug-of-War: How to Read the S&P 500's Hammer Signals

Back-to-back hammer candlesticks in the S&P 500 are sending a message. Here's what these signals mean, why the market feels stuck, and what investors should watch for next....   READ MORE 

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Best Practices For Spotting a Winning Stock Within a Top Industry Group

Every investor dreams of finding that next big stock before it takes off. The good news is that there’s a proven system that helps take a lot of the guesswork out of it. The system I’m talking about? None other than William O’Neil’s methodology, developed after...   READ MORE 

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Discretionary vs. Staples: Why ETFs are Flashing a Bullish Signal for 2025

Consumer Discretionary ETFs are outperforming Staples across large-cap, small-cap, and global markets. See why XLY, RSPD, PSCD, and RXI signal a bullish risk-on trend in 2025....   READ MORE 

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China Stocks Step Back Into the Spotlight: Here's What Investors Need to Know

China stocks are surging, with FXI up 55% year-on-year. Learn what’s driving the rally, key technical levels, and what it means for retail investors....   READ MORE 

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Financials and Industrials Are Key to the Rally as Tech Takes a Breather

What to watch ahead of Powell: S&P 500 RSI divergence, NVDA under 20-day MA, key levels at 6212/6025/5852; can Financials and Industrials lead?...   READ MORE 

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Short-Term Market Swings: A Gentle Rhythm of Short-Term Bounces

Get the latest S&P 500 analysis with a focus on RSI negative divergence, short-term swing setups, and market breadth trends. Learn what current patterns mean and how to spot the next move....   READ MORE 

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Smart Investors are Watching These Chart Signals: Here's Why

Smart Investors are Watching These Chart Signals: Here's Why

Discover what Bollinger Bands and RSI are signaling for the S&P 500. Learn how low volatility and key momentum indicators could point to the next market breakout....   READ MORE 

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My Go-To ADX Scan for Finding Breakout Stocks

My Go-To ADX Scan for Finding Breakout Stocks

Joe shares his go-to ADX stock scan! Follow along as Joe uses the StockCharts platform to uncover strong long-term uptrends paired with low short-term momentum — the kind of setup that often precedes powerful breakouts. He walks through his “Strong Monthly / Low Weekly” scan criteria, explains how to apply it across...   READ MORE 

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Why Daily vs. Weekly RRGs Matter in Portfolio Construction

Why Daily vs. Weekly RRGs Matter in Portfolio Construction

Relative Rotation Graphs can be rendered in similar intervals as regular bar- or candlestick charts. This article explains the differences between weekly and daily RRGs....   READ MORE 

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Thursday's Stock Market Dive: Noise or a Warning? Let the Charts Decide

Thursday's Stock Market Dive: Noise or a Warning? Let the Charts Decide

Was Thursday's market dip a warning sign or just noise? Explore market trends, sentiment, and sector rotation, and learn how the StockCharts Market Summary page can help you stay one step ahead....   READ MORE 

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Avoid This Common RSI Mistake (And What to Do Instead)

Avoid This Common RSI Mistake (And What to Do Instead)

Master RSI strategies with Joe! Follow along as Joe shares his refined method using dual timeframes and a two-RSI approach; see how he uses RSI-20 as a trend filter and RSI-5 as an entry signal to avoid common mistakes and enhance trading precision. Joe breaks down real chart examples on...   READ MORE 

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Catch Big Moves Early With This Breakout Scan!

Catch Big Moves Early With This Breakout Scan!

Follow along as Dave shares the one stock scan he runs every week to uncover potential breakout candidates. He explains the three types of chart setups that frequently appear, each with their own trading implications, and walks through how he structures trades according to type. He also illustrates how to...   READ MORE 

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Hook the stock market's key trends on StockCharts before you head out fishing for the summer.

Before You Cast Away, Hook the Market's Key Trends on StockCharts

Check these must-see StockCharts signals before you cast off for the summer and see whether August's market currents say "stay the course" or "make adjustments."...   READ MORE 

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Is It Time For a Comeback? 3 Stocks That Might Be Turning a Corner

Is It Time For a Comeback? 3 Stocks That Might Be Turning a Corner

Explore technical turnaround setups for UPS stock, UNH stock price trends, and why MRK stock may offer the best risk/reward for investors this earnings season....   READ MORE 

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Is the Charging Bull Getting Tired?

Is the Charging Bull Getting Tired?

Optimism surrounds the stock market indexes with lofty price targets. Could the fulfillment of Point & Figure targets mean the end of a bull market? Find out here. ...   READ MORE 

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Will SMCI Stock Soar in 2025? Here's What the Charts Say

Discover why SMCI stock's steady breakout, key support levels, and AI-driven upside could reward patient investors....   READ MORE 

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S&P 500 Breaking Out Again: What This Means for Your Portfolio

S&P 500 Breaking Out Again: What This Means for Your Portfolio

The S&P 500 ($SPX) just logged its fifth straight trading box breakout, which means that, of the five trading ranges the index has experienced since the April lows, all have been resolved to the upside. How much longer can this last? That's been the biggest question...   READ MORE 

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Is META Breaking Out or Breaking Down?

Is META Breaking Out or Breaking Down?

The chart of Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) has completed a roundtrip from the February high around $740 to the April low at $480 – and all the way back again. Over the last couple weeks, META has pulled back from its retest of all-time highs, leaving investors to wonder what may...   READ MORE 

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A Wild Ride For the History Books: 2025 Mid-Year Recap

A Wild Ride For the History Books: 2025 Mid-Year Recap

Markets don't usually hit record highs, then risk falling into bearish territory, and spring back to new highs within six months. But that's what happened in 2025. In this special mid-year recap, Grayson Roze sits down with David Keller, CMT, to show how disciplined routines, price-based...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #28

The Best Five Sectors, #28

The Technology sector continues to dominate, while Industrials are rotating out of the leading quadrant....   READ MORE 

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July Strength, Late-Summer Caution: 3 Charts to Watch

July Strength, Late-Summer Caution: 3 Charts to Watch

July seasonality is lifting the S&P 500 as breadth and bullish sentiment hold up. Discover which charts to watch before the choppier August to October stretch. ...   READ MORE 

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Three Stocks in Focus: One Old Favorite, One Mag Name, and a Dow Comeback Story

Three Stocks in Focus: One Old Favorite, One Mag Name, and a Dow Comeback Story

This week, let's dive into three interesting stocks: a well-known Dow stalwart, a tech giant in a tug of war, and a former Dow member showing signs of revival. Whether you're looking for opportunity, caution, or something worth watching, there's a little something here...   READ MORE 

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Three Bearish Candle Patterns Every Investor Should Know

Three Bearish Candle Patterns Every Investor Should Know

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The shooting star pattern indicates a short-term rotation from accumulation to distribution. * The bearish engulfing pattern suggests sellers have taken control, suggesting further weakness. * The evening star pattern is a three-candle formation that illustrates an exhaustion of buying power. There is no denying that the broad markets remain...   READ MORE 

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RGTI Stock Surged 30% — Is This the Start of a Quantum Comeback?

RGTI Stock Surged 30% — Is This the Start of a Quantum Comeback?

RGTI stock surged 30% in a breakout move. See why RGTI and other quantum computing stocks are back on traders' radar and what to watch next. ...   READ MORE 

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Simpler Charts, Better Results? Use This Trick to Trade Smarter With Less

Simpler Charts, Better Results? Use This Trick to Trade Smarter With Less

Join Grayson as he shares how to streamline your analysis using custom ChartStyles. He demonstrates how to create one-click ChartStyles tailored to your favorite indicators, use style buttons to quickly switch between clean, focused views, and build a chart-leveling system that reduces noise and helps you stay locked in on...   READ MORE 

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Four Symbols, One Big Message: What the Charts are Telling Us

Four Symbols, One Big Message: What the Charts are Telling Us

From the S&P 500's pause within a bullish trend, to critical support levels in semiconductors, plus bullish breakouts in Ethereum and Bitcoin, Frank highlights how the market's recent consolidation may lead to major upside. In this video, Frank explores how to use StockCharts to...   READ MORE 

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This Tool Could Change Your Options Trading Forever

This Tool Could Change Your Options Trading Forever

Unlock the power of automated options trading with Tony Zhang, Chief Strategist at OptionsPlay. In this exclusive training, Tony reveals how the OptionsPlay Strategy Center, integrated with StockCharts.com, transforms the way traders find, analyze, and execute options strategies. Follow along as Tony illustrates how to use OptionsPlay and StockCharts...   READ MORE 

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This Tool Could Change Your Options Trading Forever

This Tool Could Change Your Options Trading Forever

Unlock the power of automated options trading with Tony Zhang, Chief Strategist at OptionsPlay. In this exclusive training, Tony reveals how the OptionsPlay Strategy Center, integrated with StockCharts.com, transforms the way traders find, analyze, and execute options strategies. Follow along as Tony illustrates how to use OptionsPlay and StockCharts...   READ MORE 

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From Hammer to Harami: Using StockCharts to Crack the Candlestick Code

From Hammer to Harami: Using StockCharts to Crack the Candlestick Code

Join Dave as he reviews three common candle patterns traders can use to identify potential turning points. From bullish engulfing patterns to evening star patterns, Dave gives insights on how to leverage these powerful candle signals to anticipate market shifts. He also shows combining candle patterns with conventional technical analysis...   READ MORE 

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Bitcoin Just Smashed $112K—Is a Surge to 124K Next?

Bitcoin Just Smashed $112K—Is a Surge to 124K Next?

KEY TAKEAWAYS * $BTCUSD recently broke above critical resistance at $112k. * Historically, the crypto has made significant moves after clearing a prolonged period of sideways trading. * It's time to set upside and downside targets—key levels we discuss below. Bitcoin ($BTCUSD) is riding a wave of surging optimism, smashing...   READ MORE 

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The Best Five Sectors, #27

The Best Five Sectors, #27

KEY TAKEAWAYS * Materials sector climbs to #5 in rankings, displacing Utilities * Technology maintains leadership, but Communication Services and Financials show weakness * Daily RRG reveals potential for Materials, caution needed for Comm Services and Financials * Portfolio drawdown continues, currently 8% behind S&P 500 YTD After a relatively quiet week...   READ MORE 

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3 Stocks Seasoned Investors Should Watch

3 Stocks Seasoned Investors Should Watch

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The Financial sector shows strong technical momentum potentially signifying continued growth. * Goldman Sachs (GS) presents strong upside and potential entry opportunities on pullbacks. * Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a stable, long-term holding with limited short-term excitement. As we navigate the evolving stock market landscape, understanding key sectors and...   READ MORE 

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These 25 Stocks Drive the Market: Are You Watching Them?

These 25 Stocks Drive the Market: Are You Watching Them?

If you're serious about trading or investing, establishing a weekly market routine is a must. But where do you begin? In this eye-opening video, Grayson Roze, Chief Strategist at StockCharts, shares the method he uses every week to stay aligned with the market's biggest drivers — the...   READ MORE 

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The CappThesis Market Strength Indicator: What It's Telling Us Now

The CappThesis Market Strength Indicator: What It's Telling Us Now

KEY TAKEAWAYS * The S&P 500 has been holdign above 6.200 for a week and hte Market Strength Indicator (MSI) is showing strong bullish momentum. * While the MSI is highly bullish, history tells us that extreme readings often precede a pause or short-term pullback. * Even with the potential...   READ MORE 

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The Small Cap 'Early Warning' System: Use StockCharts to Time Pullbacks and Protect Profits

The Small Cap 'Early Warning' System: Use StockCharts to Time Pullbacks and Protect Profits

The stock market continued to push higher with the S&P 500 ($SPX) and Nasdaq Composite ($COMPQ) closing at record highs on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ($INDU) tacked on a solid 192 points (+0.43%). There was a pullback on Friday, but July is a seasonally strong...   READ MORE 

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How to Find Compelling Charts in Every Sector

How to Find Compelling Charts in Every Sector

Over a number of years working for a large money manager with a rich history of stock picking, I became more and more enamored with the benefits of scanning for constructive price charts regardless of the broad market conditions.  Earlier in my career, as I was first learning technical analysis,...   READ MORE 

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How I Triple My Returns With 3x Leveraged ETFs!

How I Triple My Returns With 3x Leveraged ETFs!

Investing in triple-leveraged ETFs may not be on your radar. But that may change after you watch this video. Tom Bowley of EarningsBeats shares how he uses the 3x leveraged ETFs to take advantage of high probability upside moves. Tom shows charts of 3x leveraged ETFs that mirror their benchmark...   READ MORE 

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Want Faster, Lower Risk Trades? Use This Setup

Want Faster, Lower Risk Trades? Use This Setup

A good trade starts with a well-timed entry and a confident exit. But that's easier said than done. In this video, Joe Rabil of Rabil Stock Research reveals his go-to two-timeframe setup he uses to gain an edge in his entry and exit timings and reduce his investment...   READ MORE 

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Tariff Shock Spurs "Buy-the-Dip" Setups in Tesla and ON Semiconductor

Tariff Shock Spurs "Buy-the-Dip" Setups in Tesla and ON Semiconductor

Just when we thought tariff talk had gone quiet, it's back on center stage. With the reciprocal tariff deadline landing this Wednesday, President Trump has mailed out notices that new duties will kick in on August 1. Countries such as Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan face a...   READ MORE